{"id":2091,"date":"2023-05-22T08:43:24","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T15:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nau.edu\/transfer-online-connections\/?p=2091"},"modified":"2023-05-22T10:25:21","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T17:25:21","slug":"transfer-jacks-spring-2023-graduating-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/transfer-online-connections\/transfer-jacks-spring-2023-graduating-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer Jacks Spring 2023 Graduating Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Written by Jeanine Horio, Transfer Jacks Peer Mentor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another Spring semester has come and gone, and our team is yet again, saying goodbye to our graduating seniors. We are very fortunate to have worked alongside these amazing individuals throughout their time as a Lumberjack. The tradition of recognizing our seniors with a medallion to wear at commencement continues and we would like to take the time to recognize our seniors for all their hard work and dedication to the Transfer Jacks Program and to their education and congratulate them on graduating!<\/p>\n

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Giselle Viera Soto<\/strong> will be graduating with a Masters of Education in School Counseling. Giselle has been with the Transfer Jacks Program for six years! She started out as a mentee in Fall 2017, became a mentor in Spring 2018, and became the Graduate Assistant in Fall 2020.<\/div><\/div>\n

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Why did you become a mentor? <\/strong>When I first started at NAU, I had a really hard time connecting with the people around me. I was shy, quiet, and anxious about the new environment. The program offered me a home away from home and helped me build enough confidence to make connections and make friends. I wanted to be that connector for others and provide the support that I was so grateful for.<\/p>\n

Giselle has made many wonderful memories working with the Transfer Jacks Program, but her favorite was attending Grocery Bingo her first semester here. \u201cThe energy was so fun, and we all somehow made Bingo a competitive sport. It was so funny, and I think about it still, many years later.\u201d Her favorite memory as a Lumberjack is one of the many Transfer Jacks field trips to the Grand Canyon, where she made many friendships that lasted for several years after the trip.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy time at NAU has been chaotic and tumultuous, but I will forever be grateful to have gotten to be a part of-and build- such a wonderful program like Transfer Jacks. My time here has really helped me grow and develop into a competent and confident woman.\u201d<\/p>\n

What advice do you have for incoming transfer students?<\/strong> Find your people. They could be anywhere. Whether you find them through a program like Transfer Jacks, or through a club, or by finding rant partners in your classes. Once you find them, things get a little bit easier.<\/p>\n

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Leah Minero<\/strong> will be graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Disability Studies. She transferred from Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Fall 2021. Leah started out in the Transfer Jacks Program as a mentee this same semester, became a peer mentor in Fall 2022, and Senior Peer Mentor in Spring 2023. She\u2019s sad to be leaving the team this semester but is grateful for the people and experiences that came with the program.<\/div><\/div>\n

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Why did you become a mentor?<\/strong> I wanted to become a mentor because I had a great experience with my peer mentor when I transferred here, and I wanted to provide that same experience for incoming transfer students so that they knew they had a friend on campus.<\/p>\n

Leah\u2019s favorite memory working with Transfer Jacks was getting to meet all her mentees and coworkers. \u201cI have met really amazing people through this program, and I was so excited to see my mentees grow and develop as the academic year went on.\u201d Since being at NAU, Leah has joined Tau Sigma Honor Society and Tri-Alpha Honor Society and served as Treasurer as both honor societies.<\/p>\n

What advice do you have for incoming transfer students? <\/strong>Go to the events and meet with your mentor. Your mentor can connect you with different clubs and resources on campus to help make you feel more welcome and find a community here on campus. Go to all the events that you can because this is your only time to do it! You are never going to relive these years so absorb all the experiences you can!<\/p>\n

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Tiff Kim<\/strong> will be graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology. She transferred from the Saint Louis College of Pharmacy in Fall 2021. She began her journey with the Transfer Jacks Program as a mentee in this same semester and became a peer mentor in Fall 2022.<\/div><\/div>\n

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Why did you become a mentor? <\/strong>I wanted to help shy and introverted people like me adjust to NAU!<\/p>\n

Tiff\u2019s favorite memory working with Transfer Jacks is Mentor Lock-In. \u201cSo much fun spending time with our coworkers, now close friends!\u201d Since being at NAU, Tiff has become a member of Tau Sigma Honor Society and Tri-Alpha Honor Society and served as Historian for Tau Sigma.<\/p>\n

What advice do you have for incoming transfer students?<\/strong> Don\u2019t be a hermit! Go out and make some friends.<\/p>\n

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Leilei Renaud<\/strong> will be graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and a minor in Psychology. Leilei transferred to NAU in Fall 2021 from Arizona Western College. She began her journey as a Transfer Jacks Peer Mentor in Fall 2022.<\/div><\/div>\n

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Why did you become a mentor?<\/strong> I wanted transfer students to experience a smooth transition and to feel a sense of belonging.<\/p>\n

Leilei\u2019s favorite memory working with Transfer Jacks is the friendships she made with her fellow peer mentors. Since being at NAU, Leilei has become a Peer Academic Coach with the Academic Success Center, a member of the Pre-PT, exercise science, and HAPA clubs. Her favorite moment as a Lumberjack has been the independent aspect of being away from home and being able to make a new name for herself.<\/p>\n

What advice do you have for incoming transfer students?<\/strong> Connect with your peer mentor and find a club or organization the best resonates with you. Building a new support system played a crucial role in my success here.<\/p>\n

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Jennifer Wadley<\/strong> will be graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology. She transferred from Carrington College and Pima Community College in Fall 2021. Jen started her journey with the Transfer Jacks Program in this same semester as a mentee, became a peer mentor in Fall 2022, and became Senior Peer Mentor in Spring 2023.\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\n

Why did you become a mentor?<\/strong> My peer mentor really helped me adjust to NAU. She was the first person I had contact with and encouraged me to join Disney Club. Without her, I would have been lost! I became a peer mentor because I wanted to return the favor I received and help others like me!<\/p>\n

Jen\u2019s favorite memory working with Transfer Jacks is the relationship she made with her fellow peer mentors and other transfer students. Since being at NAU, Jen has joined the Disney Club, Tri-Alpha Honor Society, and Tau Sigma Honor Society. She has served as the Historian for Tri-Alpha and the Vice President for Tau Sigma. Her favorite memory as a Lumberjack was going to the Homecoming Carnival with friends. \u201cSuch a great time! Plus, we went to Chili\u2019s afterwards.\u201d<\/p>\n

What advice do you have for incoming transfer students?<\/strong> Meet with your peer mentor! We\u2019ve been through what you have, and we can help with almost everything! Plus, it is nice to have someone to talk to. Also, get involved! My extra curriculars helped me enjoy my time here.<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you to my parents and sister for hearing me have a mental breakdown once a week! I did it! Thank you to my friends for making my time at NAU so memorable!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Jeanine Horio<\/strong> will be graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, and a minor in Public Relations. She transferred to NAU in Fall 2019 from the University of Hawai\u2019i at Hilo. Jeanine started her journey with the Transfer Jacks Program this same semester as a mentee and became a peer mentor in Fall 2020.<\/div><\/div>\n

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Why did you become a mentor?<\/strong> I met with my mentor my first semester and she was such an amazing addition to my support system. I moved 3,000 miles away from home and from my family, something she understood and could relate to. With how supportive my mentor was, I wanted to return the favor and become that person to other incoming transfer students. I have loved working with Transfer Jacks since my first day with the team.<\/p>\n

Jeanine\u2019s favorite memory working with Transfer Jacks has been meeting the people she has worked with. \u201cThree years and three different teams. I\u2019ve been so fortunate to have met so many amazing people that I know I will call my friends for the rest of my life.\u201d Since being at NAU, Jeanine has become a member of Tau Sigma Honor Society, and has served as Vice President and President. She has also become a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success and has served as Secretary and Vice President. Her favorite memory as a Lumberjack NAU is the Homecoming Carnival.<\/p>\n

What advice do you have for incoming transfer students?<\/strong> Take advantage of the resources available to you! There are so many different resources available and using them can help create a better experience for you. Finding the different resources for things I needed help with throughout my time at NAU really helped me.<\/p>\n

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We would also like to take the time to recognize former Transfer Jacks Peer Mentor, Kelsei Page<\/strong>. She will be graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science. Kelsei joined the team in Fall 2021 and served as Senior Peer Mentor in Fall 2022. We would like to recognize and congratulate Kelsei on being one of fifty Gold Axe Award Recipients this semester! We are forever grateful for all Kelsei has done for the Transfer Jacks Program.<\/div><\/div>\n

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Congratulations to all our graduating seniors. We wish them nothing but the best in their future endeavors and we cannot wait to see what they will accomplish in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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